Ensuring kōkako thrive in the Kaharoa Forest
Through ecosystem management and community leadership.
Our volunteer efforts focus on nurturing a kōkako stronghold through predator control, genetic management and habitat preservation efforts in the Kaharoa Forest, Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Welcome to the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust.
950
hectares protected
26+
years operating
5000+
Annual volunteer hours
30+
core volunteers
57
breeding kōkako pairs
160
traps
1170
bait stations
90+
km of tracks under management
27,000+
km volunteer vehicle contribution
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To ensure the long-term protection and survival of kōkako in the Kaharoa Forest through effective ecosystem management and community leadership.
We strive to maintain an ecosystem with the conditions required to enable kōkako to not only survive, but to thrive and flourish.
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The Kaharoa Kōkako Trust (KKT) was founded by a group of passionate individuals who were determined to save this local remnant kōkako population.
With a shared vision and a deep love for nature, we have worked tirelessly over the last few decades to secure funding, carry out conservation work, and establish KKT as the caretaker of this forested land.
Today, the team continues to work together to protect and restore the habitat of the kōkako, and our efforts have led to an increase in the bird population.
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The work of the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust is made possible through the help and collaboration from 30 + core volunteers, support agencies, funding providers and hapū (Rangiwewehi and Tapuika).
Volunteers:
We are always looking to expand our volunteer network.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities email: kktvolunteering@gmail.com
Support Agencies:• Department of Conservation
• Bay of Plenty Regional Council
• Western Bay of Plenty District Council
• Bay Conservation AllianceFunding Providers:
We are deeply grateful for the contributions from our supporters including:• Integral
• Port Blakely Ltd
• WWF-New Zealand
• The Tindall Foundation
• Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund
• Barfoot & Thompson
• Rotorua Trust
• Bay Trust
• The Lion Foundation
• Aotearoa Gaming Trust
…and numerous donations from many individuals whose cumulative contributions make up the Kōkako Nest Egg.
Hapū:
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We always welcome donations and financial support to continue and expand the work we’re doing.
Donate a specific trap for our trap network through giveatrap.org.nz.
You can make an individual donation via our Give a Little page: www.givealittle.co.nz/org/Kokako.
Or, if you’d like to become a sponsor, please email kaharoakokako@gmail.com.
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Kaharoa Forest is located up the hill from Hamurana, on the opposite side of Lake Rotorua to the main township.
The start of the Kaharoa Kōkako Track is located near the end of Kakapuku Road, about 500m past the shelter.
For more information about the Kaharoa Conservation Area, please visit the Department of Conservation website.
About us
Upcoming events
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SAT, 27 APR AT 8:45
Upcoming Work Morning - all welcome
We need your help! Specific details on tasks to be completed will be advised closer to the date. There’s a task for everyone & as always, new volunteers will be paired with more experienced volunteers 🌱😎
Please meet by 8:50 am at the carpark shelter, end of Kapukapu Rd.
“Volunteering with the Trust is an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing survival of kōkako, and is also a chance to immerse yourself in a unique piece of New Zealand native forest”
— Michael Richards, Volunteer
Keen to get involved?
We’re always looking for new volunteers, and there are opportunities available for all skillsets and physical abilities. If you’d like to get involved, enter your details below to start the conversation.